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School’s out, and old buildings in Gunma gain a new lease on life
MINAKAMI, Gunma Prefecture--A surge in school closures exacerbated by Japan’s declining birthrate amounts to a lot of unused real estate over the years. Invariably, local government officials ...
Gunma: Raking in Good Luck
For centuries, Daruma dolls have been popular in Japan as talismans to bring good fortune. The largest producer of Daruma ...
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Japan hot springs facing water shortages as tourism booms
Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some ...
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Costco’s Japan wages provide pathway to firing up nation’s low pay, economy
Japan lags far behind other big economies ... and 60% more than the minimum in Gunma prefecture. Costco received more than 2,000 applications for about 300 spots for its Meiwa store which opened ...
Bonsai Thefts Sweep Japan as Miniature Trees Grow More Popular
The miniature potted trees, carefully cultivated over many years, are becoming increasingly popular around the world, much ...
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East Japan's Gunma Pref. tops relocation popularity ranking with easy access to Tokyo
MAEBASHI -- Gunma Prefecture was named the most popular relocation destination for the first time in 2024 in a survey conducted by a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization that supports people's moves ...
Snow falls across Japan, including central Tokyo
Weather officials are warning of stormy conditions with rain or snow in wide areas from northern to western Japan on ...